Throughout this year I have worked with some wonderful
volunteers. They have been very busy working on the
reserve and between them they have contributed to over 1000 hours of their
time. The work carried out is crucial in helping
us implement our important conservation work. We could not achieve what we do
without their support.
Working hard or hardly working!
The diversity of our volunteers bring all sorts of skills
and experiences as well as lots of entertaining stories. Throughout the year we
have called on our growing team of volunteers to help us with all aspects of
reserve work from cutting down encroaching willow in the reedbeds, carrying out wildlife surveys or collecting litter
from the beach. Rain, hail or shine the volunteers are
always willing to work hard.
No task is to great or too small.
In the two years I have worked with
these fantastic people I have never had a complaint no matter how miserable the
weather or how hard the task is. In return for a cuppa and a caramel
digestive we get commitment, hard work and lots of enthusiasm.
We removed well over 100 bags of litter from the beach this year.
From the reserve team, thank you so
very much for all the time and effort you put in, your hard work is massively
appreciated and makes a huge difference to the wildlife in the reserve.
Wishing you all a merry Christmas! See you again next year!
If you’re interested in volunteering at Holkham NNR, check
out our volunteering page here. If you fancy becoming a volunteer
on one of the most amazing spectacular reserves in the UK then send an email
to j.holt@holkham.com